Publication Date:
01
June
2014

ISBN: 9789289327206

The European Union has initiated a number of initiatives to improve resource efficiency in Europe. The Ecodesign Directive is one of the policy instruments that could aid the transition towards a more resource effi...

Publication Date:
14
July
2014

ISBN: 9781498373814

Imbalances within the euro area have been a defining feature of the crisis. This paper provides a critical analysis of the ongoing rebalancing of euro area 'deficit economies' (Greece, Ireland, Portugal, and Spain)...

The Economics of Demographics provides a detailed look at how the biggest demographic upheaval in history is affecting global development. The issue explores demographic change and the effects of population aging f...

Volume/Issue: 2018/123

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

Author(s):
International Monetary Fund. European Dept.

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date:
21
May
2018

ISBN: 9781484357071

This paper discusses First Post-Program Monitoring Discussions in 2018 with Albania. The Albanian economy has continued to strengthen, with real GDP growth at 3.8 percent (year-over-year) during 2017, reflecting st...

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

Author(s):
International Monetary Fund. European Dept.

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date:
28
February
2017

ISBN: 9781475583441

This paper discusses Albania's Ninth and Tenth Reviews under the Extended Arrangement and Proposal for Post-Program Monitoring. All performance criteria were met, although of the three indicative targets were misse...